I have particular concerns as a local resident of the impact of increased traffic from the KB1 site, as Deards End Lane (the shortest access north) has 4 hazardous bends/ blind corners, 2 areas not wide enough for 2 cars to pass and a narrow bridge which is a Registered Historic Monument. This road is already regularly used as a cut through when the B197 has heavy traffic. This road cannot cope with any extra traffic. It is already hazardous to motor traffic and pedestrians. It should be noted that no pavement exists and local residents must walk in the road - effectively a narrow hedged country lane - in the traffic. This has safety and congestion concerts with no viable solution or alternative traffic management measures. It is not correct to assume that traffic from KB1 will use the other routes through Knebworth. NHDC of deferring any detailed Transport Assessment until planning application stage is unacceptable, and stops members of the public from commenting on this critical issues during the consultation process. This is unacceptable and without a proper Transport Assessment, the Local Plan is severely flawed.

Furthermore, KB1 will have a significant negative impact on the adjacent Conservation Area of Deards End Lane. This development ( KB1) is also adjacent to a SSSI and important wildlife habitats. Loss of countryside and open landscape will have a hugely detrimental effect. Increased traffic and insensitive development (including loss of fields, hedgerow and woodland) will reduce the environmental and cultural value of this Conservation Area.